Nov
5
11:30 AM11:30
Nov
6
to Nov 7
Auditions for Blue Ribbons, our winter play
VACT is excited to announce auditions for its winter play, Blue Ribbons. Pies, family, rivalry, and even more pies! Written by Wisconsin playwright Thomas Bakken, Blue Ribbons is a hilarious small-town comedy about what happens when a friendly competition becomes anything but friendly. For the past 20 years, Anne Cross and Deloris Doyle have battled for the coveted blue ribbon at their town’s annual pie-baking contest. With ten wins apiece, the longtime rivals enter year 21 tied and neither woman has any intention of coming in second. Their feud has become the stuff of local legend, but years of competition, one-upmanship, and increasingly outrageous antics have taken their toll on their families and the entire community. As Anne and Deloris prepare for one final showdown, eccentric pie judges, scheming town board members, and their hapless families all get swept into the chaos. Blue Ribbons is a laugh-filled comedy about family, friendship, community, and just how far two determined bakers will go for bragging rights and one little blue ribbon. This production will be presented as VACT’s winter play, February 11-13 and 18-20, 2027.
Registration Information
Auditions will be held as follows
Audition registration is open those age 18+ who are no longer in high school
Dates and Times
Auditions will be held on Friday, November 6th at 6:30, and Saturday, November 7th, at 1:00
Callbacks will be held by invite only on Saturday, November 7th at the VACT building beginning at 6:00pm.
Actors must be available in person for one of the audition days and for callbacks. No video auditions will be accepted for this production.
Location
All auditions will be held in the Dee Baldock Performing Arts Center (VACT Building) located at 103 Lincoln Street in Verona.
Audition Information
An online registration form must be submitted by Wednesday, November 4 by 5:00pm. There will be no day-of, walk-up registrations.
Please record all known rehearsal conflicts on your online registration form. Because our rehearsal period is limited, it is important to minimize any absences. We cannot accommodate regular late arrivals or early departures from rehearsals. If you will miss more than three rehearsals, you may want to consider looking at a future production.
Please bring a recent photo to the audition, no larger than 4 x 6.
We will be casting understudies for this production, Understudies will only perform if an actor is unavailable due to illness.
VACT welcomes actors of every race, ethnicity, disability, age (minimum age requirement), gender identity, and body type.
Cast List and Rehearsal Information
Casting notifications will go out via email no later than Tuesday, November 10th, 2026.
Rehearsals will begin Tuesday December 1st, 2026. Rehearsals for this production will be three nights a week, typically Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, beginning January 5, but from December 1 to January 5, some rehearsal days may shift around and include Mondays instead. Please make sure to pay close attention to the conflict list when you register.
Dress Rehearsals/Performance Dates
Performances will be held at the Dee Baldock Performing Arts Center (VACT Theater) at 103 Lincoln Street, Verona on February 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19 at 7:30pm and February 13th and 20th at 2:00pm
Dress rehearsals will be held on February 8th and 10th, with a possible soft dress on February 6th.
Actors wishing to audition for this production must be available for all of the dress rehearsals & performance dates listed above.
CLICK HERE for audition registration.
Questions? Please contact Producer Jillian Matteson at jillianhepinstall@gmail.com
Dec
6
9:00 AM09:00
Auditions for Frozen! Our spring musical for high school students
Auditions for Disney's Frozen – High School Production
VACT is excited to announce auditions for our spring 2027 high school production of Disney's Frozen! With challenging music, fantastic featured roles, a large ensemble, and plenty of opportunities for singing, dancing, and acting, this production promises to be an exciting experience for high school performers from across Dane County!
Auditions: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Location: Dee Baldock Performing Arts Center (VACT Building), 103 Lincoln St., Verona
Audition Times: 10:00 AM–12:20 PM or 1:00–3:20 PM
Callbacks: Sunday, December 6, beginning at 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 4, at 12:00 PM (noon)
Who Can Audition: Students in grades 9–12 during the 2026–2027 school year.
Important Information Before Registering
PLEASE READ THE FULL AUDITION INFO (CLICK HERE) BEFORE REGISTERING
Auditions will include both singing and dancing. Auditioners should prepare approximately one minute of a musical theater song. Dance choreography will be provided by video in advance.
An accompanist will only be available during the afternoon audition session. Please review the audition information for details about using an accompanist or backing track and for the specific times to sign up if you will use our accompanist.
Rehearsals begin Sunday, December 13, and will generally take place Sunday evenings. Cast members will have a maximum of two allowable absences, with additional restrictions for mandatory rehearsals.
Spring break and Easter rehearsals: There are several mandatory rehearsals in late March and April, including dates that overlap with spring break and Easter. Please review these requirements carefully before registering.
Performances: April 15–18, 2027, at the Verona Area High School Performing Arts Center. All cast members must be available for dress rehearsals and performances.
Ready to Audition? Please Complete These Two Steps!
STEP 1: YOU MUST READ THE COMPLETE AUDITION INFORMATION PDF
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FROZEN AUDITION INFORMATION
This document contains important details about audition preparation, scheduling, rehearsal expectations, mandatory attendance dates, and performance commitments. All auditioners and their parents/guardians should read the entire document before registering.
STEP 2: COMPLETE YOUR AUDITION REGISTRATION
Once you have read the audition information and confirmed that you can meet the production's rehearsal and performance commitments, click below to register.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FROZEN AUDITIONS
After submitting your registration, you will be directed to a confirmation page with a link to select your audition time. You must complete BOTH the registration form and the audition time sign-up. The audition time link will appear on your confirmation screen, not in a separate email.
Registration closes at noon on Friday, December 4. No late or walk-up registrations will be accepted.
Questions? Contact Director Sara Ward-Cassady at sara@vact.org.
Jan
3
9:00 AM09:00
Save the Date - The Little Mermaid Jr. Our spring production for 6th-8th graders.
Save the Date – The Little Mermaid Jr. Auditions!
VACT is excited to announce auditions for our spring 2027 production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. for students in grades 6–8!
Auditions and callbacks will take place on Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Performances will be held at Verona Area High School, April 8–10, 2027.
Rehearsals will be held once a week on Sundays, beginning January 17, from 1:30–5:15 PM, with tech week April 4–7.
Audition registration will open in late November. Additional information about audition times, requirements, and registration will be available soon.
Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
Jan
10
9:00 AM09:00
Save the Date - Madagascar Kids. Our spring musical for 2nd-5th graders.
Save the Date – Madagascar Kids Auditions!
VACT is excited to announce auditions for our spring 2027 production of Madagascar – A Musical Adventure KIDS for students in grades 2–5!
Auditions will take place on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
Performances will be held at Verona Area High School, April 8–10, 2027.
Rehearsals will be held once a week on Sundays, beginning January 17, from 11:00 AM–1:20 PM, with tech week April 4–7.
Audition registration will open in late November. Additional information about audition times, requirements, and registration will be available soon.
Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
Feb
15
to Feb 16
Save the Date! The Drowsy Chaperone Sr. our production for actors age 55+
Save the Date – The Drowsy Chaperone Sr. Auditions!
VACT is excited to announce auditions for our spring 2027 senior production of The Drowsy Chaperone for adults ages 55 and older!
Auditions will take place on Monday, February 15, 2027, from 6:30–10:00 PM, with callbacks on Tuesday, February 16, from 6:30–10:00 PM.
Performances will be held in VACT’s own theater at the Dee Baldock Performing Arts Center, May 6–8 and May 13–16, 2027.
Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30–9:00 PM.
Audition registration will open in January. Additional information about audition requirements and registration will be available soon.
Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
Mar
15
to Mar 18
Save the Date - Cinderella, our summer 2027 all ages musical!
Save the Date – Cinderella Auditions!
VACT is excited to announce auditions for our summer 2027 all-ages production of Cinderella!
Auditions will take place on Monday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 16, 2027, from 6:30–10:00 PM, with callbacks on Thursday, March 18.
Performances will be held at Badger Ridge Middle School, June 18 & 20 and June 24–27, 2027.
Rehearsals will begin Monday, April 12, and will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30–9:00 PM.
Audition registration and additional information about audition requirements and the production will be available in January 2027.
Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you at auditions!